IZIBET Sponsorship: New Venture with MFA & the FA Trophy in 2021
IZIBET Sponsorship: Exciting Venture 3-Year with Malta Football Association
Malta, 11th October 2021 – Last week marked a significant milestone as IZIBET proudly announced a new 3-year sponsorship agreement with the Malta Football Association (MFA). This groundbreaking collaboration designates IZIBET as the title sponsor for the esteemed FA Trophy, the second-largest event in domestic football.
FA Trophy: A Legacy Unveiled
The FA Trophy, a storied competition dating back to its inception in the 1934-35 season, is set to embark on its 82nd season in 2021/2022. This year’s competition boasts the participation of 46 teams, including 8 teams from Gozo, the 4 National Amateur Cup semi-finalists, and all the clubs competing in the Premier League and the Challenge League.
In a press conference dedicated to unveiling the sponsorship, Mr. Bjorn Vassallo, President of the MFA, warmly welcomed IZIBET to the prestigious family of MFA sponsors. He expressed optimism about the positive outcomes that the partnership could bring in the years to come.
IZIBET’s Evolution: From Launch to Title Sponsorship
Mr. Franco De Gabriele, Chief Commercial Officer at IZIBET, emphasized that the title sponsorship of the FA Trophy marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of the IZIBET brand. Since its market debut in 2015, IZIBET has rapidly ascended to become Malta’s favorite sports betting brand.
Both the MFA and IZIBET envision a range of benefits stemming from this sponsorship. Of paramount importance is the enhancement of the competition, aiming to create a captivating and competitive environment. Additionally, the winning club will gain access to UEFA club competitions. Henceforth, the FA Trophy will bear the name, “The IZIBET FA TROPHY.”
Age Requirement and Responsible Gaming
To play in an IZIBET shop, customers must be 18 years and over.
National Lottery is a fully owned subsidiary of IZIGROUP, the largest land-based gaming operator in Malta. National Lottery is the exclusive concessionaire of the National Lottery of Malta. IZIGROUP also operates the Dragonara Casino, Malta’s No 1 land-based casino established in 1964. IZIGROUP offers a full range of online casino and sports betting products via dragonara.com and izibet.com and offers lottery products online via lottery.mt. IZIGROUP is an equal opportunities company and one of the largest privately-owned groups providing full time employment to over 500 employees.
IZIGROUP is committed to providing unique gaming experiences in responsible and safe environments. We emphasize responsible gaming and encourage patrons to visit the Responsible Gaming Foundation website for support and information.
IZI Interactive Limited (MGA/B2C/345/2016), Dragonara Gaming Limited (MGA/B2C/181/2010), and National Lottery (MGA/B2C/003/2022) are all gaming operations under IZIGROUP and are licensed by the Malta Gaming Authority under the Gaming Act Chapter 583 of the laws of Malta.
